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Now, two weeks after launching the fundraiser, centre bosses have confirmed they have smashed their initial target and have raised more than £9,000 at the time of writing.

In an update on the crowdjustice fundraising page, the team said: “We are all genuinely, heartfelt and eternally grateful for everyone who has donated, shared and supported the campaign.

Sue Rice, who runs The Ark Animal Rescue and Retirement Home, in North Somercotes, who has been served a noise abatement order due to barking dogs. Sue is pictured with Pilot. (Image: Rick Byrne / Grimsbylive)

“Due to the success so far we have been able to appoint our noise experts who are currently working on and preparing the report we need.

“Along with all our wonderful supporters we want to thank our solicitor Joe Pepper of Bridge McFarland Solicitors who continues to work for us for free.

“We also want to thank Jonathan Holsgrove (Barrister) of Zenith Chambers in Leeds who has been providing vital support in the background again without charge. “

“Perhaps the biggest and most exciting development from the crowd justice campaign has been the ability to add a nationally respected and recognised Barrister to our team.

“Sarah Clover of Kings Chambers in Birmingham has agreed to help us challenge the abatement notice.

“Sarah has considerable experience and knowledge in this area of law and having Sarah on board is a huge boost. This is all thanks to you, our supporters.

“None of this would have been possible without you, but it’s not over yet.”

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Joe Pepper, a commercial solicitor at Bridge McFarland who represented the shelter at Boston Magistrates’ Court, said: “The charity does wonderful work and it is my hope that we can reach a settlement with the local authority.

“We don’t want to see the charity or the local authority facing unnecessary legal fees.”